Alpaca vs Llama: What's The Difference
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The most striking physical differences between alpacas and llamas are in their size, hair, and facial features.
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Alpacas are smaller, bred for fine fleece, have short spear-shaped ears, blunt faces, and are timid herd animals.
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Llamas are larger pack animals with longer faces, distinct banana-shaped ears, coarser hair, and are more confident and independent.
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Alpaca fibre is fine, soft, and highly prized for clothing. Llama hair is coarser and often used for rugs or rope.
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Historically, llamas were bred as pack animals to carry heavy loads, while alpacas were bred specifically for their luxurious fibre.
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Alpacas are timid, shy, and highly social herd animals, while llamas are generally more confident, independent, and sometimes stubborn.
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While both can spit when annoyed, llamas are more likely to spit at humans to show irritation.
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Alpacas tend to spit only as a last resort when very scared or angry.
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